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Rangers sign top three draft picks, including left-hander needing surgery

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 1:26 AM

Last updated Jul 22, 2026

Rangers sign top three draft picks, including left-hander needing surgery

Summary

The Texas Rangers have signed their top three draft picks, including 18-year-old left-hander Brody Bumila, who requires another elbow surgery. Bumila, a third-round selection, previously underwent internal-brace surgery on his ulnar collateral ligament in 2025. He will now have reconstructive surgery on the same elbow. Joined by Gio Rojas, the 16th overall pick, and shortstop Connor Comeau, the Rangers have secured contracts with all their top 18 draft selections. Rojas received a $4.6 million signing bonus, Bumila $2.75 million, and Comeau $2.5 million.

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By the Numbers

•Bumila signed before undergoing reconstructive elbow surgery.
•Rangers introduced Bumila alongside fellow draftees Rojas and Comeau.
•Rojas earned a signing bonus of $4.6 million.
•Rangers have signed all of their top 18 draft picks this year.

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1:26 AMYahoo Sports — Rangers sign top 3 draft picks, including hard-throwing prep lefty who needs elbow surgery again

What they're saying

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The Texas Rangers signed their top three draft picks Tuesday, including hard-throwing 18-year-old left-hander Brody Bumila before he will have another elbow surgery. Bumila, a third-round pick, was introduced by the Rangers the same day he met with team physician Dr. Keith Meister. The 6-foot-9 Bumila, who in 2025 had internal-brace surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow, will have reconstructive surgery on the same elbow.
— Yahoo Sports

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